The Indian Experience of Conflict Resolution in Mizoram

Namrata Goswami

Archive data: Person was Research Fellow at IDSA Joined IDSA April 2006 Expertise International Relations Theory, Ethnic and Intra-State Conflicts, Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution Education MA (Politics and Administration),… Continue reading The Indian Experience of Conflict Resolution in Mizoram read more

The case of Mizoram in India provides informative lessons for conflict resolution. Factors such as addressing the root causes of the conflict, de-escalation in violence, empathizing with the conflicting actor, surrender policy for insurgents, indigenous mediators, absence of peace-spoilers, strengthening of local institutions, formation of a pan-Mizo identity and limited ‘use of force’ policy all played a role in establishing peace in Mizoram. This article posits that the Mizo peace process can act as a guide, if not model, for peaceful resolution of ongoing conflicts in India and the world.